Detention Center Food Service Supervisor

This position is open until filled.
The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone.
The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

The Detention Center Food Service Supervisor performs supervisory work in planning and providing food related services within the County Detention Center. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and directing staff in the preparation and serving of food to inmates within the County Detention Center. The employee supervises the food service operation including preparation, serving, sanitation, and cleaning of the kitchen area. Work involves ordering, maintaining, and storing foods and supplies. This requires public contact in maintaining arrangements with various vendors in the purchase and delivery of food items. The employee follows a general menu established by Nutritionist but determines day-to-day regular and special menus based on availability and cost of supplies to fulfill the requirements of the program. Work also requires the employee to participate in several personnel related functions with recommendations for areas such as interviewing, hiring, discipline, dismissal, and performance appraisal. Employee is responsible for training staff in institutional cooking and baking.  Patience and firmness are required in frequent contacts with inmates. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Detention Center Administrator and Assistant Detention Center Administrator and is evaluated through observation, review of budgets, and quality of food served.  

• Plans standard menus and prepares special diet menus for the inmate population, as well as the senior citizens program; determines menu items based upon storage items and market availability; ensures efficiency in food service operation. 
• Prepares annual budgetary requirements; monitors monthly expenditures and maintains records of inmates served; monitors and inventories stock. 
• Examines supplies to determine that quantities are sufficient to supply food needs and requisitions additional or different commodities if items on the menu are not available in sufficient quantity. 
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of complete meals in the County Detention Center kitchen; starts the cooking process, seasoning, observing while cooking, removing when done, and placing food in warming devices and serving containers. 
• Trains and supervises staff in their assigned duties in kitchen work including cooking, baking, and cleaning.  
• Performs personnel related functions to include hiring, discipline, promotion, and appraisal.
• May assist with inmate transport or other detention tasks as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience and training in food preparation and nutrition, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of North Carolina Detention Center Officer Certification.
• Possession of ServSafe Certification in food safety and preparation.
• Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention facility personnel.

Special Requirements: 
Must be able to work flexible hours, including shift work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of methods of preparation and cooking of food in quantity lots. 
• Knowledge of the use of adaptabilities of various pieces of cooking equipment used in commercial and institutional kitchens. 
• Knowledge of planning and operating a food service operation. 
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in food service activities. 
• Skill in food preparation and handling. 
• Ability to maintain high standards of food sanitation within work environment. 
• Ability to direct a food service operation and supervise staff and trustees. 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuityto determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, conducts inspections and repair records. 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a secure work environment. The employees are subject to hazards associated with food service and detention work including working in inside environments, exposure to various hazards such as high temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts and  electrical current.

Please Note:
 If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.